2005 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical problems

Filed Aug 31, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · KY

Instrument panel stops working from time to time. My Guages go crazy. My rpm and speedometer mess up and can't tell how fast I'm going. This has been going on for a few years now. My airbag sensor light is on and was In a light wreck few months ago. Hit pretty hard on front end of truck and yet neither one of my airbags deployed.

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · AR

Started my truck and the failure electrical system came across I pushed in the botton that changes it and came back on then it said tighten fuel cap washer fluid low I hit the button again it went of but battery light stayed on and gauge read about 10 volts.my truck ran fine and started when I got to my first then at the second stop it said the same , I put in reverse backed out put it drive and the cluster quick working the AC quit you could roll the windows down nor did the locks work and it did not any power when pushed down the gas ped2 to come up a hill it felt like it shifted when you let off the pedal you could feel jerk, go home turned it and would not start or make any sound not even the clicking on the starter, so I left home and came back about 4 hours later and it started but the volt read about 10 volts. I had the battery tested and it test good. This was on september 9, 2020 I have put the battery back in yet.

Filed Jun 7, 2019 · Electrical · 213,000 miles · GA

The passive alarm system is malfunctioning aprox every 10 cranks. When this happens you are stuck for at least a hour before it will start. Dealership can not find the problem and a complaint was made to gmc complaint department I have changed numerous parts m switches and boxes ,

Filed Jan 15, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 250,000 miles · SC

Charging system failure message keeps coming up on vehicle...replaced alternator three weeks ago and it seems to solve the problem...for a while at least...two nights ago truck died...replaced battery with a brand new one yesterday and truck is still sitting on the side of the road as battery is not getting charge from alternator.

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 96,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact noticed severe rust to the subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear suspension, front suspension, and starter support showed excessive rust. Additionally, the shock tower, supports, transmission bolts, four wheel drive actuator, and hardware also showed excessive rust. The contact also stated that the horn also failed to operate intermittently. Beckley auto mall (3934 robert c byrd dr, beckley, wv 25801, (304) 252-3300) stated that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was repaired for several failures; however, the rust issue was not addressed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. *bf updated 9/18/18

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Electrical · 85,506 miles · RI

The gear shift indicator light has gone from dim to no light at all so you can not see what gear you are in. This happens anytime the vehicle is running.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 138,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. When the vehicle was placed into gear, the contact noticed that the gear selector was barely illuminated. The failure progressively worsened and the contact had to memorize in what gear the vehicle was placed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 06/15/16*lj the consumer stated the LED shift indicator display had faded, and he was unable to determine what gear the vehicle was in. Updated 06/22/16.

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 105,000 miles · WI

The running light sockets burned out. I can send you the burned out socket but need an address.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 155,540 miles · VA

My speedometer fails intermittently. I was driving to florida from virginia and my speedometer failed on interstate 95. I was summarily arrested in summerton, georgia for speeding. It is dangerous when you don't know your speed.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · NE

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, all the lights on the instrument panel began flashing intermittently. Also, the headlights turned on and off independently, the speedometer and temperature gauges showed inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with electrical failures on the computer system. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.